The a polarity in world religions Berger, Peter L. 1929- text bibliography nyu Garden City, N.Y Anchor Press/Doubleday 1981 1st ed. monographic eng

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viii, 304 p. ; 22 cm. PART I:The polarity in monotheistic traditions: Problem and agenda- Peter L. Berger-- Israel and the "mothers"- Michael Fishbane-- The conversion of Paul: confrontation or interiority?- Howard Clark Kee-- The orthodox against the gnostics: confrontation and interioity in early christianity- Elaine Pagels-- Francis of Assisi and Bonaventure: Mysticism and theological interpretation- Ewert H. Cousins-- Hasidism: discovery and retreat- Arthur Green-- The Islamic case: a sufi vision of existence- Gerhard Boweing. PART II: The polarity in Hinduism and Buddhism: The dynamics of indian symbolism- Diana Eck-- Hindu Bhakti as a middle way- John B. Carman-- Confrontation and interior realization in Indo-Tibetan Buddhist traditions- Robert A.F. Thurman-- The nature of religious experience in Shin Buddhism- Taitetsu Unno. PART III. Commentary: Conversational chronicle- John J. Huckle-- The battle of the Gods? a concluding unsystematic postcript- Harvey Cox. edited by Peter L. Berger. Includes bibliographical references. Religion Religions Monotheism Hinduism Buddhism BL 48 .O78 1981 291 0385174233 : 80002844 DLC 810218 20151016111124.0 1353586